How To Choose The Right CPU For Your Gaming PC!

did you ever end up doing that ryzen 5 build that you talked about here?

i thought the video told me to be quiet in the beginning 😠😅

Yes.. yes I want 16 cores.

If you want to make a proper computer than cpu is most important 2nd is ram 3rd is graphics card but cpu is always important if you don’t want to make a pc that looks weird so I would get a pc make sense in computer science

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Thank you for the information, I like that you're giving information both content creator side and gaming side

Nice thanks man

For me the main consideration is longevity, since CPUs are expensive to upgrade. By the time you upgrade, you almost certainly will need a motherboard upgrade that supports the newer socket and very likely that also means a new RAM upgrade if those motherboards require newer gen DDR. Motherboards alone these days can easily cost $200+, sometimes twice as much as the CPU, so it becomes a major factor in deciding on an upgrade.

Of course by that time you already have upgraded your GPU (for gaming rigs) and you're basically looking at a full upgrade. Point being, while GPU upgrades are fairly straightforward (they all run over PCIe and your only real consideration is if your current PC can fit it, power it, and won't severely bottleneck it), CPU upgrades tend to come with more components to upgrade, so you'll want them around for a lot longer if you can.

Of course, that still leaves the exercise of actually weighing whether the additional cost upfront is worth it. A higher tier CPU of the same gen will last longer, but for how long, compared to its price? And older hardware is more prone to failure, if at any point you experience a major failure that's outside warranty and repairability, that's it.

*EDIT keep in mind my point about motherboard upgrades only really applies if you're already using a current gen medium and above tier GPU. Of course if you started from an i3 you could upgrade that to an i7 or i9 of the same generation, sometimes even a generation above it, and get good performance without needing to upgrade any other parts. Personally I tend to buy an i5 or i7 from the get-go and stick with it for many generations

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Hugely helpful video. My boss is considering promoting me to a PC builder role at my work and this has definitely helpped me navigate the CPU landscape. Now I at least feel like I have a foundation to work on.

Learnt nothing I could watch this a thousand times and still not get it

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I'm new to the build and this helped me, thank you.

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useful video. Thanks!

What is the beat you use throughout the video?

Thanks a lot!

I just discovered your channel after watching your tour of the new Gamers Nexus building. Man, your videos are terrific! You do an excellent job of explaining things in a way that is concise and informative. I'll be sharing your videos with my oldest daughter, who is relatively new to PC building.

Great video. I was upgrading from a 4970k and gtx970. I don't do any hardcore gaming and mostly just WOW or FF14. I had started out wanting a 5900X but sort of came to the conclusion your video did and stuck to a 5600X since it would have been overkill for what I did and I could use a good cheap air cooler. I was also "lucky" enough to win the opportunity to buy an AMD 6700 and a very high end x570 MB that was total overkill for my 5600X from the Newegg shuffle. So far it has handled anything I throw at it with ease. Of course as i write this the new Intel stuff is out and the CPU's from them seem to be slightly cheaper (for a 5600X equivalent) for better gaming performance but the MB's and memory are expensive so I guess it sort of balances out.

Great run down on the current market and how to choose CPUs. Excellent video!

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How have I missed this channel for so long! I'm presently looking for a CPU for a new build to go with my 3080 I just managed to get. Subbed

Great informative video as usual 👏

Great video for those just starting out on PC builds or looking for their next build. I’ve been running Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on an i7, 6700, 32GB and a GTX1660 fairly comfortably at 1080p. But I’m now ready to kick thing up a notch to 4K. What would be a good CPU/GPU combo leaving a little headroom that won’t nuke my wallet? Thanks

Very educational video and great info for the new DIYer. Enjoyed it!

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I'll go with the cheapest one that can get the job I need done.
About 3 years ago when I built my system, AMD was cheaper. Now AMD and Intel are closer in price.

Another great installment. Nice lighting.
Good call not getting into the integrated graphics; it does say 'Gaming PC' in the title.
Also: I got notification on my phone, but not my PC. That's new for me.
Also: Also: Nice hat! I took a tour of a Stroh's brewery in 1980something.

Great concise video.

11400F is currently regarded as the best budget CPU, but Intel motherboards are so expensive! :(

Another Great Video! I really like the new format.

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Great video! I already have a good CPU( Ryzen 2700x) but this certainly helps me plan my upgrade path.

Even people who know how to build a pc might learn something form these videos. Awesome job. Hail to the mighty algorithm.

This is some ready great advice in choosing the right CPU!!!! Your content deserves way more views.

This is great! I can finally send my Frens an intro video to the hobby without overwhelming them

Great series. I will say that both AMD and Intel have done a pretty good job of keeping the 3/5/7/9 tiers pretty consistent.

Ultra Budget - 3 series

General use - 5 series

Ive got a big boy job - 7 series

What is a budget? - 9 series

AMD just happened to screwed it up last generation by making the R5 3600 so good everyone could afford baller performance.

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Thanks for this one, very helpful for me.

Great video and super helpful for people new to the game.

You might want to mention socket support. Intel has been really bad at this and changing the sockets nearly every generation. AMD keeps the same socket for multiple generations, although it is due to change soon, you can expect the new socket to be supported for years. Makes upgrading CPUs much easier and cheaper, since you do not have to buy a new motherboard too.

Awesome video Brian! Loving this series!

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Well, i am glad to see someone who explains what the chopped up version of a part name is, most people take it for granted and assume that everyone that has or is into tech knows it already.... not everyone does.